Should he choose to stay boss of his own boat and hope for better catches, or seek a job in commercial fishing, trading independence for a more certain income? This film is about the choice that faces many of Canada’s east-coast fishermen. (Awards: Berlin; Bloemfontein; Columbus)
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ACMI Identifier
003773
Language
English
Subject categories
Advertising, Film, Journalism, Mass Media & TV → Film festivals - Germany - Berlin - Awards
Agriculture, Business, Commerce & Industry → Fishermen
Agriculture, Business, Commerce & Industry → Industries - Canada
Agriculture, Business, Commerce & Industry → Work
Animals & Wildlife → Fisheries
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Atlantic Coast (Canada)
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Canada - Social conditions
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Unemployment
Food, Health, Lifestyle, Medicine, Psychology & Safety → Choice (Psychology)
Hobbies, Recreation & Sport → Fishermen
Hobbies, Recreation & Sport → Fishing - Canada
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Black and White
Holdings
16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)